So I have 580EX II on the way, first flash I will own with SLR, can someone point me to some good flash guide/information. So I can get the most out of it?
Feb 08, 2011 15:35 | #1  Permanent banSo I have 580EX II on the way, first flash I will own with SLR, can someone point me to some good flash guide/information. So I can get the most out of it?
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JohnSchell Senior Member  More info | Feb 08, 2011 15:36 | #2
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shoturtle Goldmember  1,187 posts Joined Oct 2010 Location: NYC/Frankfurt A.M. More info | Feb 08, 2011 15:38 | #3 youtube, search flash photography. Brain paterson has some vids up on there. Traveling is my passion, so I am a major Frequent Flyer.
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JohnSchell Senior Member More info | Feb 08, 2011 15:39 | #4 |
don_danapoint Mostly Lurking 16 posts Joined Sep 2005 Location: Laguna Beach, CA More info | Feb 08, 2011 15:39 | #5 nekrosoft13 wrote in post #11803391  So I have 580EX II on the way, first flash I will own with SLR, can someone point me to some good flash guide/information. So I can get the most out of it? Get this book!! It is the best Flash Book you will ever buy!!
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L.J.G. "Not brigth enough"  More info | Feb 08, 2011 15:41 | #6 Another one Lloyd
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shoturtle Goldmember 1,187 posts Joined Oct 2010 Location: NYC/Frankfurt A.M. More info | Feb 08, 2011 15:50 | #7 just something that you should know, with canon. EV controls of the canon are not linked. So you can EV ambient light separate form the flash EV. Some other systems, you will need to shoot in M to do it, with canon you can leave it in Ettl. Traveling is my passion, so I am a major Frequent Flyer.
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Feb 09, 2011 09:10 | #8 Permanent bandon_danapoint wrote in post #11803422 Get this book!! It is the best Flash Book you will ever buy!! http://www.amazon.com …-Speedlites/dp/032171105X thanks all, i think i will get this book
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TopHatMoments Goldmember  1,173 posts Joined Oct 2010 More info | Feb 09, 2011 09:18 | #9 http://super.nova.org/DPR/ Canon to PhotoShop, “Beam me up”! LR3 set course for CS5, Warp speed 64!___ ((dpp___/==***^***
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Feb 09, 2011 15:16 | #10 Permanent bansince i ordered this book
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kirkt Cream of the Crop More info | Feb 09, 2011 15:26 | #11 Be aware that the 580 EXII has a new style hotshoe mount compared to the 580 EX. The 580EXII mount is a cam-style lock and some users have reported losing hotshoe contact during shooting, resulting in erratic behavior, including losing ETTL, full power flash, etc. I have one 580EX and two 580EXII's and just had one of the EXII's suffer this problem. Dropped it off at the Canon repair facility in NJ - flat fee repair of $110. I should receive it back in a week, and hope that the problem has been addressed. There are several reports of such problems floating around on the web, and some DIY fixes. I would not personally open my flash unit to monkey around in there, between the potential to cause damage and the risk of electrical shock. I mention the issue because, if you are trying to learn how to operate the flash and you get results that seem inconsistent with your reading material and the user's manual, consider that the flash may not be functioning properly. I'm not saying the flash will fail you, I'm just pointing ut that it is very frustrating having unpredictable results and thinking you're to blame when it is actually a faulty flash. Kirk
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DaveJr Goldmember  1,873 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2006 Location: MN More info | Feb 09, 2011 16:14 | #12 I've heard this book is a must have for learning about lighting: http://www.bhphotovideo.com …2_Book_Light_Science.html
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themadman Cream of the Crop  18,871 posts Likes: 14 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Northern California More info | Feb 09, 2011 16:31 | #13 I would strongly recommend watching Canon's Professional Network Speedlite Masterclass. Will | WilliamLiuPhotography.com
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Feb 10, 2011 15:21 | #14 Permanent banthemadman wrote in post #11810780 I would strongly recommend watching Canon's Professional Network Speedlite Masterclass. http://cpn.canon-europe.com …asterclass/canon_flash.do thanks
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TriqueDaddi Goldmember  More info | Feb 21, 2011 22:32 | #15 My 580EX died today! Goodness knows how many shots it had on it. Where is the best deal on them right now? Anybody know? Canon 7DMKII,7D 40D, 20D, CANON 100-400mm IS 4.5/5.6L, Canon 70-200mm 2.8L, Canon 50mm 1.8, Canon 100mm 2.8 macro, Kenko Extension Tubes, Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS, 580EX II Flash,Gittos MH 5580 monopod, Thinktank Airport Takeoff.
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